There are 3 ways to get from Merseburg to Bautzen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
3h 34m€40–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halle to Dresden central stationbus 1304 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bautzenbus N1230 / ...
5h 31m€18–35Drive 201.1 km
- Drive from Merseburg to Bautzencar 201.1 km
1h 56m€29–42
Merseburg to Bautzen by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Bautzen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Merseburg to Bautzen is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merseburg to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Halle and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Merseburg, Zentrum and arriving at Bautzen Bahnhof via Bad Dürrenberg, Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Merseburg and Bautzen is 207 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Merseburg to Bautzen without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Merseburg to Bautzen, including transfers.
Merseburg to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halle station.
Merseburg to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Merseburg to Bautzen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Merseburg, Germany and Bautzen, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Merseburg, Zentrum to Bautzen Bahnhof via Bad Dürrenberg, Bahnhof, Bad Dürrenberg, Leipzig Hbf, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Bautzen via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Halle, and Dresden central station in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Halle to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Bautzen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Merseburg to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Merseburg to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Bautzen is 201 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Merseburg to Bautzen.
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